Cidery Tour: Front Road Cellars – Simcoe, ON [August 2022]
Along the Simcoe Shores, Front Road Cellars aka Blueberry Hill Estates has a gorgeous facility between Turkey Point and Port Rowan. We chat about it and cider in the region. Download file | Play in new window
Cidery Tour: Brookers – Scotch Bush, ON [August 2022]
We stopped into visit one of the more norther cider makers in the province, Brookers in mid August of 2022. Download file | Play in new window
Cidery Tour: Two Blokes Cider, Port Perry, ON [April 2022]
Matt and Andy welcomed us to their (in the middle of) upgraded cider production facility in Port Perry, to talk their product and the cider industry at length.Download file | Play in new window
Cidery Tour: Steel Town, Hamilton ON [April 2022]
We headed into Hamilton to meet and chat with Alex Hamilton, owner and cider maker of Steel Town cider – one of the only industrial cideries in Ontario. Download file | Play in new window
Cidery Tour: Ev’s Eclectics and DrinkCollab
We did an interview with Mitchell McCurdy – creator of the perry-based Ev’s Eclectics. They sell their products virtually through Drink Collab, where their products are showcased and sold with fellow-minded alcohol entrepreneurs, but we visited Marynissen Estates Winery where they produce it out of. Download file | Play in new window
Cidery Tour: Saunders – Munster, ON
A family farm that has grown into a spectacular adventure to visit, Saunders recently purchased Ottawa’s first Cidery, Flying Canoe and has added more offerings. Check out the place if you can! Well worth a full day’s visit. Download file | Play in new window |
Cidery Tour: Heemans – London, ON
Just outside of London, Ontario Heeman’s has been known for years for their farm offerings (and plants!). They recently started producing cider. Download file | Play in new window |
Cidery Tour: Shale Ridge – Thedford, ON
Located in Eastern Ontario, Shale Ridge offers a family and adult fun cider and winery. Have a swing on the swings or check out the new taphouse! Interview below. Download file | Play in new window |
Cidery Tour: Twin Pines – Thedford, ON
A producer of many classic and traditional varieties of Cider, Twin Pines does a lot more then just make their own material. We chat and learn more! Download file | Play in new window |
Cidery Tour: Bayfield Berry Farm – Bayfield, ON
Well known for their berries and other farm offerings, the Bayfield Berry Farm recently added a large selction of Ciders and more. We chat with Marlene about the property and cider! Download file | Play in new window |
Cidery Tour: East Street Cider – Goderich, ON – July 2021
On a little side street (East Street), we met with David to talk cider, their renovations to their cider house and had the dogs play – Like all good cider houses, they have a good pup! Download file | Play in new window |
Cidery Tour: Geissberger Farmhouse Cider – Hampton, ON – July 2021
We got the change to chat with the two brothers who own and operate Geissberger Farmhouse Cider, a little known but long-serving producer of cider (soft and now hard) in Ontario. Download file | Play in new window |
Cidery Tour: Slabtown – Uxbridge, ON – July 2020
The team at Slabtown invited us for a chat and tour of their gorgeous new facility; as well as sample some charcuterie and their full unique line of ciders in July of 2020. Below is the podcast and some photos of the space. Download episode | Play in new window |
Cidery Tour: Spy Ciderhouse – Clarksburg, ON – July 2020
Spy Ciderhouse and Distillery opened in 2019, overlooking the gorgeous Blue Mountains in Ontario. Below is our podcast chat with Hospitality manager, Cody, and some photos of the lovely space Download episode | Play in new window |
Cidery Tour: Banjo – Uxbridge, ON – July 2020
Banjo Cider is one of two new cideries in Uxbridge now. Patty welcomed us to chat cider and the cider industry on their gorgeous bohemian patio. Download episode | Play in new window |
Cidery Tour: Windswept – Meaford, ON – July 2020
Windswept Cider has been around for a few years now and they offer a very unique style and lineup of products. We chatted with Mark and Courtney about their sophisticated, many times Glintcap award-winning, offerings. Download episode | Play in new window |
Cidery Tour: Grey & Gold – Clarksburg, ON – July 2020
While Grey & Gold has been making cider for a bit now, the cidery is newly opened to the public in July, with over 5.5 acres of cider trees planted and a lovely tasting area + retail space. We spoke to owner and cider maker David Baker about his place and more. Download episode | Play in […]
Cidery Tour: Duxbury – Meaford, ON – July 2020
James McIntosh is the cider maker at Duxbury Cider in Meaford, Ontario. He invited us to the cidery to talk the OCCA (Ontario Craft Cider Association), cider making in the area and of course to discuss his delicious product line. Download episode | Play in new window |
Cidery Tour: Coffin Ridge – Annan, ON – July 2020
Joel is the self-made cidermaker at Coffin Ridge Vineyard & Winery in Annan, Ontario. We visited and sat down for some cider, charcuterie and a pleasant talk amongst the rolling vistas of the estate in July 2020 Download episode | Play in new window |
Cidery Tour: Beaver Valley, ON – July 2020
Deep within the rolling hills of Kimberley, Ontario is Beaver Valley Cider and their gorgeous tap room. We visited John Mott and crew for a tour and podcast! Download episode | Play in new window |
Cidery Tour: Hoity Toity – Mildmay, ON – July 2020
A visit into Bruce Grey Country had us stop at Hoity Toity Cellars and chat with Gary, the owner and cider/wine maker located just outside of Mildmay, Ontario. Download episode | Play in new window |
Cidery Tour: Loch Mór – Hillier, ON – July 2020
We had a chance to chat with Sara Boyd (Cider maker + the 3rd certified Pommelier in Canada) of Loch Mór (Formally Settlers Cider), for the podcast + have a cidery tour and tasting of their products. Download episode | Play in new window
Cidery Tour: Cold Creek Vineyards – Hillier, ON – July 2020
We stopped into the brand new Cold Creek Vineyards for a chat with cider maker Chris and took some photos. Interview below Download episode | Play in new window
Cidery Tour: BUSL – Mallorytown, ON – August 2019
We stopped into the newest cidery (2 weeks before they opened) in Mallorytown called BUSL (as in a bushel of apples) and chatted with a few photos. Interview below Download episode | Play in new window |
Cidery Tour: Ugly Apple – Lanark, ON – August 2019
We visited Ugly Apple, a small, wild-focused cider maker in Lanark County (about an hour outside of Ottawa), with Sterling to chat with Bret and Amy about their operations. Have a peak at some photos below, and listen to the podcast Download episode | Play in new window
Cidery Tour: Tall Post, Hamilton, ON (July 2019)
Our Niagara area tour finishes talking with Aaron Post, a young cider maker who works out of a shipping container he put together himself, on top of the “mountain” in Hamilton, ON. Download episode | Play in new window | File size: 25.6MB
Cidery Tour: Rood Apples, Jordan Station, ON (July 2019)
We talked with Yvonne and Britnie from Rood Apples, aka Creekside Estates, and talk all things cider about the brand and more. Download episode | Play in new window | File size: 23.5MB
Cidery Tour: Niagara Teaching College, Niagara, ON (July 2019)
A visit to the Niagara Teaching college, we got to talk with head of the wine making program Gavin (who also does Garage D’or Cider), and talk about the program, Ontario cider and beyond. Download episode | Play in new window | File size: 47.5MB
Cidery Tour: Niagara Cider Company, Niagara, ON (July 2019)
A visit to the Black Diamond wine processing facility that hosts Niagara Cider Company (All we can say is, what a HUGE place), and chatted with co-founder Matt about how it all began. Download episode | Play in new window | File size: 38.9MB
Cidery Tour: Shiny Cider, Niagara-on-the-Lake (July 2019)
We stopped by Shiny Cider, home of Small Talk and their new, upgraded facility plus tap house. Now that is a lot of cans! (see our tour page for photos) Download episode | Play in new window | File size: 12.6MB
Cidery Tour: Ironwood Cider, Niagara-on-the-lake (July 2019)
We were able to chat with Carter, the new cider maker from Ironwood Cider and tour the new facility. Download episode | Play in new window | File size: 23.3MB
Cider Tour: Rootstock Ciderworks, Williamson, NY (July 2019)
A visit to upstate New York and one of the quickest growing cideries, Rootstock. A great cider room and quite the work space. Download episode | Play in new window | File size: 40.4MB
Cider Tour: Sterling Cider Company, Fair Haven, NY (July 2019)
On the 4th of July, we stopped by Sterling Cider in Fair Haven, New York to visit the in-house cidery. Download episode | Play in new window | File size: 27.2MB
Tall Post – Tour – Hamilton (July 2019)
Our Niagara area tour finishes talking with Aaron Post, a young cider maker who works out of a shipping container he put together himself, on top of the "mountain" in Hamilton, ON.
Rood Apples – Tour – Jordan Station (July 2019)
We talked with Yvonne and Britnie from Rood Apples, aka Creekside Estates, and talk all things cider about the brand and more.
Ironwood Cider – Tour – Niagara-On-The-Lake (July 2019)
We were able to chat with Carter, the new cider maker from Ironwood Cider and tour the new facility.
Rootstock Ciderworks – Tour – Williamson, NY (July 2019)
We stopped at Rootstock Ciderworks on July 4th to chat with Luke about their operation, cider and even some spirits.
Sterling Cider – Tour – Fair Haven, NY (July 2019)
The first stop in a quick Northern New York State and Niagara Tour stopped us at Sterling Cider Company, a small family operation in Fair Haven, on July 4th none the less.
Revel – Tour – Guelph, ON (Dec 2018)
We caught up, almost 2 years to the date we first visited, with Tariq at Revel Cider Co’s Guelph warehouse for a tour. Enjoy!
Farmgate – Tour – Ottawa, ON (Oct 2018)
We visited Farmgate, about 45 minutes outside of downtown Ottawa, a touch north, with our friend Trevor and a few dogs in October, 2018
Rev Nat’s – Tour – Portland, OR (Oct 2018)
We stopped by Reverend Nat’s in Portland for a quick chat and a tasty flight in October, 2018
Cider Riot – Tour – Portland, OR (Oct 2018)
A visit to the Portland, OR tap house and production facilities – See photos at www.thecidercrate.com/
Cidery Tour: Red Rover and Coastliner Cider, Fredericton, NB (June 2018)
Talking with Adam and Nicola on the patio outside the Cider House, speaking about Red Rover and Coastliner Cider, the NB liquor scene, and of course, Cider. Download episode | Play in new window | File size: 67.6MB
Cider Tour: York County Cider, Fredericton, MB (May 2018)
We caught up with Ed when in Fredericton in early June, 2018 to talk shop with the York County Cider owner. Download episode | Play in new window | File size: 29.3MB
Red Rover Cider Tour (NB) – June 2018
Talking with Adam and Nicola on the patio outside the Cider House, speaking about Red Rover and Coastliner Cider, the NB liquor scene, and of course, Cider.
York County Cider Company Tour (NB) – June 2018
We caught up with Ed when in Fredericton in early June, 2018 to talk shop with the York County Cider owner.
Cidery Tour: Kings Mill Cider, Stirling, ON (May 2018)
One of the new cideries on the block, we visited the newly released tasting room with our final stop on the tour, a little north of PEC. Download episode | Play in new window | File size: 40.4MB
Cidery Tour: Empire Cider, Codrington, ON (May 2018)
A return to Empire Cider Co let us catch up and see what has changed in the last two years at the family run business. Download episode | Play in new window | File size: 25.9MB
Cidery Tour: Apple Falls Cider Co. Prince Edward Country, ON (May 2018)
A stop to chat once again with Amelia and Matt, along with a walk through the orchard and visit with the animals on residence. Download episode | Play in new window | File size: 44.6MB
Cidery Tour: The Old Third, Prince Edward County, ON (May 2018)
A quick stop at The Old Third and a chat with Jans about their very unique cider. We wont spoil it for you in the description, have a listen. Download episode | Play in new window | File size: 15.7MB